Why do you think religions tend to grow more in times of conflict or trial?

Answer 1

people start thinking about their own mortality and the high chance they may find out soon what comes hereafter ..

Answer 2

During rough times, people need something to fall back on and rely on. It's a weakness, really, but not one that you can really help or say is bad unless you want to be hypocritical, because we all need something in a time of crisis. However, I don't think it's very wise to do--if you want to gain the strength and learn the lesson from a time of conflict or trauma, you should rely on yourself and those around you. Otherwise, you're really cheating yourself out of some life lessons and personal strength. If you are going to find God, find him when you can think hard on it and when you're ready.

Answer 3

The answer is simply fear, people feel vulnerable and are searching for any kind of protection possible. So they reach out to God in what ever form as protector and the antidote to there fear.

Answer 4

Because as the phrase goes, "it's the opiate of the people." It helps reduce the fear and uncertainty that goes with tribulation. At least, it seems to at the time.

Answer 5

I think In the terms of the protestant faith its when some fast talking shyster decides he wants to open another protestant church and fleece the flock.

Answer 6

because we feel less in controll and seek solice from a higher power

Answer 7

Cause they are selling the Peace (that nobody seems to find)!

Answer 8

a product of war.

Answer 9

Bonding together.